Psalm 71:12

Tree of Life Version

O God, be not far from me! My God, come quickly to help me.

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You have seen it, Adonai—be not silent! Adonai, be not far from me.

But may all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You. May those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified.”

From the womb I was cast on You— from my mother’s womb You have been my God.

Why, Adonai, are You standing far off? Why hide Yourself in times of trouble?

Answer me speedily, Adonai— my spirit fails. Hide not Your face from me, lest I become like those who go down into the Pit.

Hide not Your face from Your servant. For I am in distress—answer me quickly.

For evils beyond number surround me, my sins have overtaken me —I cannot see— they are more than the hairs of my head —and my heart fails me.

They divide my clothes among them, and cast lots for my garment.